Morocco earns Women's World Cup berth with 2-1 WAFCON quarterfinal victory over South Africa
Morocco secured a spot in the Women's World Cup after defeating South Africa 2-1 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinals. Goals from Sakina Ouzraoui and Hanane Aït El Haj ensured the victory, while South Africa remains in contention for a playoff spot.
Why it matters
The result is a major achievement for Moroccan women's football, marking their second consecutive World Cup qualification.
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Sakina Ouzraoui and Hanane Aït El Haj both scored and Morocco earned a spot in next summer's Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over South Africa in the quarterfinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.
Morocco will face the winner of Sunday's quarterfinal between Nigeria and Cameroon in a semifinal match on Wednesday.
Thembi Kgatlana scored the lone goal for South Africa in the 67th minute. She had an earlier chance in the 22nd minute but her shot was just off target.
Morocco took the lead in the 32nd minute when Ouzraoui volleyed a shot over South Africa goalkeeper Kaylin Swart .
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